Season Almanac

Vegetable in February

Are radishes in season in February?

NoThe season starts in April.

The season ended in October, 4 months before February, and starts again in April, 2 months later. Fresh radishes sold in February are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Radishes are in season April through June and September through October in the United States, and at their best in May.

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In season in February instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

If you buy them anyway

Out of season
Sold all year. Summer radishes can be hotter and pithy.
How to pick
Firm and bright with crisp, green tops. Large ones can be pithy.
How to store
Remove the tops and refrigerate in a bag for 1 to 2 weeks.

Radishes in other months

Everything about radishes, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.